Perhaps Dr. Mobini has misunderstood a few things I have said. First of all I tried to contact his collegue, Dr. Getz to get information on copper deficiencies in Georgia - specifically in goats. And I have not heard back from him. Secondly, I am well aware that a copper deficiency does not cause gangrene mastitis. It is my understanding that it is often caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus, but other bacterial causes include Escherichia coli, Actinomyces pyogenes, and Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. No, the mastitis was not caused by a copper deficiency, it was absolutely caused by a bacteria. But an impaired immune system prevented her body from mounting a proper defense to the infection and the end result was gangrene.
I took Andi's temperature yesterday and it was a normal 101.3. She looks fantastic. I see absolutely no sign, whatsoever, of any pending infection. I waivered on my decision to have some tissue removed as well as on making a decision about the copper. After getting YET AGAIN, some more invaluable insights from Joyce, I've decided to sit tight on both issues. I need to stop panicking. Andi is going to be just fine. I will get my soil and hay tested and speak with Dr. Getz. I've switched over to the MannaPro minerals and I think I'll put them in her food daily (in addition to free choice.) I've taken the baking soda and the donkey's block away also. My hope is that she'll rely on the new minerals for her salt and perhaps boost her copper intake. I am also very interested in talking to Dr. Getz about copper bolusing for parasites.
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